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w (1)
w [ dúbb'lyoo ] (plural w's) or W (plural W's or Ws)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 23rd letter of English alphabet: the 23rd letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant or sometimes a vowel
2. letter 'w' written: a written representation of the letter 'w'
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